NTMN November Chapter Meeting: Herping the Metroplex

Photo of American Bullfrog / Lithobates catesbeianus by Emily D. Black
If you have ever had a passing interest or deep passion for reptiles and amphibians, then this is the meeting for you. This talk will cover what herpetology is, reasons why you should go herping, an overview of species in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, and how their existence is deeply embedded in American culture

Our Speaker will be Caleb Hinojos. Caleb has been a master naturalist since 2022 and a master herpetologist since 2024, but his love for the subject dates back over 30 years to a captivating encounter with a green anole. Over the decades, he has taken care of over 200 reptiles with a major focus on snakes.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PLJSUtvMSrOdJ8ANcww5HQ#/registration

 

Schedule:
6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing
7:00 Introduction and Announcements
7:20 Featured Presentation
8:45 Adjournment

Join us at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125. Campus map. Or participate via Zoom —

Or join us in south Dallas at Mountain View College, Building S (Administrative offices), Room 1029. (Mountain View Campus map).Note: It is best to enter the Mountainview campus from Duncanville Road; there is construction but you can park directly in front of the S building. Room 1029 is on the lower level, continue down past the administration areas and turn left once you see a Subway and go down short hallway.

Location:  Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125.
3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

Report hours to AT: NTX: Chapter Meeting (1 hour) TMN at Report hours
Do not include drive time.

Note: There will be an associated AT field trip as a follow-up to this meeting. For more information, click HERE.

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